Join us for a fantastic Sankt Hans celebration

We invite you all to celebrate the big Danish tradition, Sankt Hans, with us on Saturday 20 June from 4pm-10pm. 

The event will be held on Peter Madsen's property in Willawong. Peter is one of our wonderful committee members. His family has already put in a lot of work to ensure we can all enjoy our evening.

This exciting event will include a big bonfire, a food truck, snobrød, drinks from the Danish bar and live music.

Tickets 

• $15 per person (kids under 5 are free)

The ticket sale closes at Monday 16 Jun at 2pm. 

Food and drinks 

• There will be a food truck with delicious Greek food  for purchase on the day. No pre-orders needed.
• The club bar will be open with plenty of beers, Gajol shots, Danish snaps, wine, soft drinks, etc. 
• Please bring your own reusable drinkware to reduce plastic waste..  
• There will be one Danish bonfire bread (snobrød) for per person included in the entry ticket.
• This is not a BYO event.

See the menu of the Greek food truck below.  

Entertainment

• Live music.
• Bon fire.

Bonfire

• The countdown will begin so we can light the fire at sunset at 5pm. We will all sing the Danish Sankt Hans-song 'Midsommervisen' along with the band. You can download a copy to your phone here. Lyrics will also be handed out on the day. 

What is Sankt Hans?

In Denmark, the solstice is tied to the feast of Saint John the Baptist, known in Denmark as Sankt Hans (“Hans” being the diminutive for Johannes, or John), who was supposedly born on June 24th. 

At Sankt Hans we always have a big bonfire. In the old days, people affixed a straw witch to the top of the fire as a way to remember the witch burning of the 16th and 17th centuries. When the witch was burnt, she would fly all the way to Bloksbjerg in Germany, where a witch-gathering was believed to be held. It's kind of a controversial ritual. 

What to bring to the event

• Please dress according to the weather. 
• BYO chairs, picnic table, drinkware, picnic rug, flashlights and your party spirit!
• We appreciate if you bring your own reusable drinkware, so we can reduce waste.

Location

38 Bowhill Road, Willawong map

It is possible to camp overnight, if you bring your own tent or caravan. 

There will be portaloos in location for your comfort.

WARNING TO ANY WITH BEE ALLERGY

There are bee hives on the property, but they are not near where we are celebrating Sankt Hans. 

PS: Apologies for the incorrect information posted on our social media stating that smørrebrød is included. There will be no smørrebrød available. It was meant to say snobrød which is included in your ticket price.